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September 2011

Belief in God is influenced by cognitive thi…A weakening theist friend sent me a link to this new study from Harvard which was just published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General
Divine Intuition: Cognitive Style Influences Belief…DiscussionBelief in God is influenced by cognitive thi…2 LikesCell Communication compared to walkie talkiesWhen it comes to speaking out, cells wait their turn
Cell communication is essential for the development of any organism. Scientists know that cells have the power to "talk" to one another, sending…DiscussionCell Communication compared to walkie talkies2 Likes

July 2011

Now we know why "You can't eat just one."New research indicates that just having one potato chip in your mouth sends a signal via the vagus nerve to your upper gut where endocannabinoids are produced, you know those natural marijuana-like c…DiscussionNow we know why "You can't eat just one."2 Likes

May 2011

Countdown to back peddling!

A friend of mine recently challenged me to find 10 positive things that religion has given the world. I struggled to find one. In fact, the only one I did think…

BlogCountdown to back peddling!3 LikesNoted physicist Stephen Hawking calls heaven…"There is no heaven; it's a fairy story," says Stephen Hawking. In an interview published in the Guardian on May 15, the renowned physicist said he does not fear death and dismissed the notion that…DiscussionNoted physicist Stephen Hawking calls heaven…2 LikesNational Day of Reason proclamation read bef…Read into the record today by Rep. Pete Stark, the only openly atheist member of Congress.
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Rep. Pete Stark, Democrat CA-13th districtDiscussionNational Day of Reason proclamation read bef…7 LikesResources for the atheist parent and their c…A|N Groups:
Friends of Camp Quest
Foundation Beyond Belief
Children of the Damned
Heathen Homeschool
Websites:
Secular Parenting
The Meming of Life
The Foundation Beyond Belief
Darwin's Treehouse
Ch…DiscussionResources for the atheist parent and their c…1 Like